A Manhattan man was arrested Saturday on a number of charges, including assault and battery. The Riley County Police Department says 27-year-old Michael Lee Williamsen is charged with single counts of aggravated assault, criminal threat, domestic battery and attempted possession of a firearm while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. He’s also charged with [...]
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Potential parking fees for the downtown garage will be considered at the next Manhattan City Commission meeting. The first reading of an ordinance is scheduled to take place Tuesday, with city officials discussing the potential purchase of license plate reader equipment for the garage, which is attached to the Hilton Garden Inn and Manhattan Conference [...]
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Pottawatomie County officials say Onaga Road will be closed Monday afternoon between Pitney and Pauling Run Roads, northeast of Wamego. That stretch of roadway will be closed from noon until 3 p.m. A concrete pumper truck will be positioned on the bridge deck over Coal Creek. County crews will be pouring concrete for structural work [...]
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Property owners in Riley County should expect a change of value notice coming in the mail in early March. The Riley County Appraiser’s Office has completed all of their studies needed for 2024 property valuations. County appraiser Anna Burson says residents can expect some level of valuation increase for residential properties. The change of value [...]
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January revenues for the State of Kansas were about 6.5% below projections, marking the third straight month revenues have been less than estimated, according to the Department of Revenue. Gov. Laura Kelly says it emphasizes that any tax cuts must be done in a fiscally responsible way. The governor vetoed the legislature’s tax package in [...]
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The Kansas State Innovations Partners president and CEO is stepping down to take a new position at Oregon State University. Rebecca Robinson is expected to take a job as the associate vice president for economic development and industry relations and senior advisor for strategic intiatives at Oregon State. In a press release from the university, [...]
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The UFM Community Learning Center has released their spring catalogue to the Manhattan community.
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Riley County Police are investigating a report for criminal damage to property Thursday after someone reportedly drove a vehicle into their residence. The incident was reported just after 11 p.m. in the 1300 block of Baehr Place. The victim is a 26-year-old woman and the suspect is a woman known to her. The estimated total [...]
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A Manhattan woman was the victim of a scam this week, costing her about $1,100. RCPD says officers filed a report for theft by deception Thursday in the 1500 block of Oxford Place. A 44-year-old woman told police an unknown suspect, claiming to be affiliated with a government agency, used deception to defraud her. Anyone [...]
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Manhattan Public Works crews are planning additional road work on Bluemont Ave. today, resulting in some traffic adjustments. City officials say Bluemont will be reduced to one lane in each direction, from about 6th Street to the 4th Street roundabout, until further notice for mill and overlay street repair. Shilling Construction has completed pothole repairs [...]
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